I’m not the best driver. Maybe that fender bender with my dad in the car while I was still taking driver’s ed was the first clue that driving was not my gift.
I have learned a few things along the way, like if the car squeals when I put on the brakes, either I’m braking too fast, or they are about worn out. Too bad other things in our lives aren’t like that...like the laptop that's one app from crashing, or the garage door opener that doesn't open every other time, or relationships that seem rusty.
Do we sometimes get so “busy” or so caught up in our own lives that we miss the squealing brakes that tell us something’s not quite right in a relationship, perhaps with a loved one, or close friend, or with God?
God never intended for us to try to figure things out on our own. He has given several priceless tools to keep us from crashing. God’s Word is always there for us with encouragement, engagement and enlightenment. He is always accessible to us through prayer just a breath, or heartbeat away.
God also knew that there are those moments of decision or dilemma when we would need to know the answer in the very depths of ourselves.
Do we sometimes get so “busy” or so caught up in our own lives that we miss the squealing brakes that tell us something’s not quite right in a relationship, perhaps with a loved one, or close friend, or with God?
God never intended for us to try to figure things out on our own. He has given several priceless tools to keep us from crashing. God’s Word is always there for us with encouragement, engagement and enlightenment. He is always accessible to us through prayer just a breath, or heartbeat away.
God also knew that there are those moments of decision or dilemma when we would need to know the answer in the very depths of ourselves.
I have told you this while I am still with you. 26 The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and make you remember all that I have told you.
John 14: 25-26 GNT
During their last earthly meal together, Jesus reassured his disciples that His physical absence would be replaced with that internal knowing, or the Holy Spirit, our own special spiritual brakes. Maybe we need to attune our hearts to His squealing better.
Do my brakes need a tune up?
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